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Where does “μάλα” come from?

μάλα (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European mel-, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.

μάλα (Ancient Greek): very, very much, exceedingly

Definitions

  1. very, very much, exceedingly

Ancestry of “μάλα”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Indo-Europeanmel-soft; tender; weak; to deceive; to rub
2Proto-Indo-Europeanmey-to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange

Words derived from “μάλα”

  • μᾶλλον
  • μάλιστα
  • μάλα
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